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- LAW1. S.3447 — 111th Congress (2009-2010) Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: (35) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget Committee Report: S. Rept. 111-346 Latest Action: 01/04/2011 Became Public Law No: 111-377. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8954-8960) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8456-8461) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2011-01-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-377. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 1.
S.3447 — 111th Congress (2009-2010)
Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010
Sponsor:
Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] (Introduced 05/27/2010) Cosponsors: (35)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Budget
Committee Report: S. Rept. 111-346
Latest Action:
01/04/2011 Became Public Law No: 111-377. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-10-26 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/29/2010 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-346. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-13 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8954-8960) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-16 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll no. 642).(text: CR 12/15/2010 H8456-8461) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2010-12-28 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2011-01-04 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 111-377. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- LAW2. S.1402 — 106th Congress (1999-2000) Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000 Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 07/20/1999) Cosponsors: (0) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: 11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-419. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
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- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-07-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9311-9313; text: S9311-9313) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H3548-3552) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-17 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-11-01 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-419. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- 2.
S.1402 — 106th Congress (1999-2000)
Veterans Benefits and Health Care Improvement Act of 2000
Sponsor:
Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] (Introduced 07/20/1999) Cosponsors: (0)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
11/01/2000 Became Public Law No: 106-419. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Became Law
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-07-20 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Specter. With written report No. 106-114. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1999-07-26 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9311-9313; text: S9311-9313) [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed HouseArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-05-23 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 220).(text: CR H3548-3552) [externalActionCode] => 8000 [description] => Passed House [chamberOfAction] => House )
- Resolving DifferencesArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-17 [displayText] => [externalActionCode] => 19000 [description] => Resolving Differences [chamberOfAction] => House )
- To PresidentArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-10-20 [displayText] => Presented to President. [externalActionCode] => 28000 [description] => To President [chamberOfAction] => )
- Became LawArray ( [actionDate] => 2000-11-01 [displayText] => Became Public Law No: 106-419. [externalActionCode] => 36000 [description] => Became Law [chamberOfAction] => )
- Introduced
- BILL3. S.3346 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) Persian Gulf War Veterans' Health Status Act Sponsor: Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] (Introduced 10/05/1992) Cosponsors: (16) Committees: House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Energy and Commerce Latest Action: House - 11/20/1992 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-05 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 3.
S.3346 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
Persian Gulf War Veterans' Health Status Act
Sponsor:
Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] (Introduced 10/05/1992) Cosponsors: (16)
Committees:
House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services; Energy and Commerce
Latest Action:
House - 11/20/1992 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-05 [displayText] => Introduced in Senate [externalActionCode] => 10000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1992-10-07 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- BILL4. S.1553 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992) A bill to establish a program of marriage and family counseling for certain veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the spouses and families of such veterans. Sponsor: Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] (Introduced 07/24/1991) Cosponsors: (9) Committees: Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services Latest Action: House - 11/25/1991 Similiar Provisions Included in H.R.2280. (All Actions) Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1991-09-24 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Cranston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-159. Minority views filed. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1991-11-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced
- 4.
S.1553 — 102nd Congress (1991-1992)
A bill to establish a program of marriage and family counseling for certain veterans of the Persian Gulf War and the spouses and families of such veterans.
Sponsor:
Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] (Introduced 07/24/1991) Cosponsors: (9)
Committees:
Senate - Veterans' Affairs | House - Veterans' Affairs; Armed Services
Latest Action:
House - 11/25/1991 Similiar Provisions Included in H.R.2280. (All Actions)
Tracker:
This bill has the status Passed Senate
Here are the steps for Status of Legislation:
- IntroducedArray ( [actionDate] => 1991-09-24 [displayText] => Committee on Veterans. Reported to Senate by Senator Cranston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-159. Minority views filed. [externalActionCode] => 14000 [description] => Introduced [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Passed SenateArray ( [actionDate] => 1991-11-15 [displayText] => Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. [externalActionCode] => 17000 [description] => Passed Senate [chamberOfAction] => Senate )
- Introduced